SVQ in Health (Renal Support) at level 3

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Health (Renal Support) at level 3 will develop knowledge and skills for working in a health care environment. Candidates will also develop specific skills and knowledge for working with patients undergoing dialysis. This SVQ comprises Units that have been developed by Skills for Health (the sector skills body for health care) based on the National Occupational Standards for health and social care.

A job or placement in the sector is required as a number of the Units are practical.

This qualification is available through training providers and colleges.

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Why deliver this qualification

The SVQ in Health (Renal Support) at level 3 meets the employment needs of health support workers in a renal unit.

The qualification includes a wide choice of optional Units that provide candidates with the knowledge and skills to enable them to develop practical health care and general related skills.

The SVQ develops communication and personal effectiveness skills.

Who does this qualification suit

The SVQ in Health (Renal Support) at level 3 is suitable for candidates working in health care support roles in a hospital or community setting.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre. The nature of the qualification is such that candidates should be in a work role or placement which will allows them to demonstrate competence in practical tasks.

Progression

There are opportunities for progression to other Health SVQs.

Approval

Centres with devolved authority are eligible to seek approval through their own internal approval process.

Centres without devolved authority will have to come forward for approval and should contact the Business Development Team for guidance in completing the combined CA1/SA1 form.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements as outlined in the guide to approval.

How to assess

Assessment is of competence demonstrated in the workplace.

Assessment is integrated with delivery and focuses on evidence of carrying out work activities.

Where can you take this course?

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Qualification content and delivery tools

Information about the qualification(s)

Unit(s) and delivery tools

Group Award code: G8A7 23

Structure

To achieve the SVQ in Health (Renal Support) at level 3 candidates must complete ten Units.

Of these ten Units, candidates must choose at least two Core Units, at least two General Clinical/Therapeutic Activities Units, and at least four remaining Units, taken from the Pathway specific competences.

The remaining two Units required can be taken from any of these sections, the Work Effectiveness Units or any of the other level 3 Pathway specific Units.